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Identifier	Longitude
Short name	Longitude
RegistrationStatus	Released 16 October 2008
Reference URL	http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/dataelements/latest/Longitude
Name	Longitude
Definition	(X) International geographical co-ordinates in decimal degrees format.
Methodology for obtaining data	This is a required, not null field. Use the common geodetic datum ETRS89. WGS84 should be used for overseas areas and can be used for TCM data as well. Use negative values for coordinates west of the Greenwich Meridian (0°). Please round the coordinates to 4 - 5 decimal places, depending on your input data precision (0.0001° = about 10 m). Where TCM stations represent a broader area, the central location of the area should be provided.
Datatype	decimal
Maximum size	12
Decimal precision	7
Unit	decimal degrees
Minimum inclusive value	-180
Maximum inclusive value	180
Public or Internal	undefined
Owner (Accountable)
Responsible
Reporting obligation
CheckInNo	1

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Element number	Status	Release date
101190	Released	12 February 2020	[view]